By Bob Garver In a weekend that I could have sworn would be dominated by…
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Hatchineha Ranch Mitigation Bank Offered by The Nature Conservancy Now Accepting Proposals
Strategically located in Polk County, FL, this turnkey environmental asset features 259+ state mitigation credits and…
Polk County Fire Rescue Assists Community Members with Back-to-School Efforts
Polk County students have returned to the classroom for another school year. Before the first bell,…
Florida Southern College Athletics Launches Refreshed Branding
Florida Southern College is excited to unveil a refreshed look for FSC Athletics, which is a first…
Florida Teamsters at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Win First Contract
Over 270 warehouse workers at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in Lakeland, represented by Teamsters Local…
Longtime Lakeland Symphony Orchestra conductor Mark Thielen departs
The Lakeland Symphony Orchestra enters its 60th season without the conductor who has led it for nearly…
New owner for KLAL FBO
Aero Centers has acquired the Sheltair FBO at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL), adding it to…
Draft permits approved for Mosaic exploratory wells
Mosaic, a major player in the state’s phosphate industry, applied in early 2024 for approval to…
Porn star Lina Bina, 24, found dead at Polk County home after cryptic last post
Adult film star Lina Bina, a k a Miss John Dough, has died at age 24 — just…
Whole Wheat Honey Banana Bread
Ingredients Instructions Preheat oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease a 9 x 5″ loaf pan.In large bowl,…
It Just Got Easier Than Ever to Shop at IKEA
IKEA is a treasure trove of affordable furniture and home decor finds. But if you’re not…
Florida Poly and OCOM offer an accelerated medical degree to address the physician shortage
Amid a growing healthcare provider shortage in Polk County, Florida Polytechnic University and the Orlando College of Osteopathic…
Lakeland is Second Most Risky Housing Market Poised for a Crash
by Marco Santarelli Hold on to your hats, Lakeland homeowners! According to a recent report, Lakeland ranks as…
The Side of Policing Most People Never See
By Guy LaLonde On my way to a LakelandPD graduation, I saw a man in the…
The Diocese of Orlando welcomes Principal Kristen Hall, who will take the helm at St. Anthony School in Lakeland
Hall had spent the past three years serving as the assistant principal of St. Anthony. She…
Citrus Connection — COLTS program
An exciting new school year is upon us, and Citrus Connection is ready to get students…
Lakeland Electric hit a new summer usage peak during heatwave
Air conditioners were cranked to an all-time high to match the record-challenging heat wave across Polk…
Animal advocates continue pressure on Polk Commissioners for the TNVR program
For the third time since June, animal advocates peppered Polk County commissioners with allegations of abuse…
SEU Nationally Recognized for Commitment to First-Gen Student Success
Southeastern University (SEU) has been officially selected as a new member of the FirstGen Forward Network,…
Lakeland PD promotes back-to-school safety ahead of school on Monday
Polk County has been ranked as one of the deadliest counties in the state for pedestrians,…
NAACP’s Terry Coney Runs for Lakeland City Commission
Terry Coney, a self-described “son of Lakeland,” has lived a lifetime of service. At 73, he’s…
Lakeland Nurse Sentenced To Over Five Years In Prison For Tampering With And Stealing Fentanyl At Five Hospitals In The Tampa Bay Area
U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Eric Brewer (30, Lakeland) to five years and three months in…
35-year-old Katelyn Harrison of Lakeland was arrested and charged with knowingly selling or offering to sell counterfeit goods
35-year-old Katelyn Harrison of Lakeland was arrested and charged with knowingly selling or offering to sell…
Florida now permanently exempting sales tax on everything from batteries to bike helmets
New permanent, year-round sales tax exemptions have just gone into effect that are expected to save…
Hulu Is Shutting Down Its Streaming Platform and It’s All Because of Disney+
Hulu will change forever next year, and it’s all due to Disney’s more popular streaming platform, Disney+.…
HAS THE FUTURE CHANGED?
By Van Yandell Leviticus 26: 14-16a “The Lord said, “If you will not obey my commands, you will…
Letter to the Editor: Humane Animal Population Management
By Maria Barrero First and foremost, thank you, Commissioners, for your ongoing commitment to the well-being…
Lakeland flood report released nearly a year after Hurricane Milton
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused severe flooding around Lake Bonny, the City of Lakeland…
SEWER REPAIR AT LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE AND FAIRMONT AVENUE
The City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will be performing an essential repair to replace a…
Restaurant Review: Fish City Grill
By Cris Lawson Decided to try Fish City Grill, Lakeland, FL. Having never been here, we…
Letter to the Editor: Please help us update the outdated Animal Control policies in Polk County
By Tammy Guest Please help us demand change to help stop thousands of pets from dying…
New COVID Variant With This Distinctive Symptom Driving Up Cases In FL
Data shows that the new COVID-19 variant XFG, or “Stratus,” is the driving up cases across…
New SNAP rules: Candy and soda no longer covered in additional states
Generally, soft drinks have been allowed under SNAP, but a growing number of states have been…
Polk County Public Schools considering high school rezoning due to population changes
High school boundaries are changing in Polk County due to attendance shifts and population growth throughout…
The Bad Guys 2 – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I have fond memories of “The Bad Guys” from 2022. The opening…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that several Florida police agencies are experiencing the loss of…
Lakeland restaurant closed for roach and rodent activity. 5 others fall short in early July
Egg Factory of South Lakeland, at 6960 S. Florida Ave., was temporarily closed on July 10…